February 4

A quick look at Today in History, check out some Celebrity Birthdays, and find out what Days of the Year to celebrate.

TODAY IN HISTORY:

1789 – George Washington was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the Electoral College.

1824 – J.W. Goodrich introduced rubber galoshes.

1847 – In Maryland, the first U.S. Telegraph Company was established.

1861 – Delegates from six break-away southern states met in Montgomery, AL, to form the Confederate States of America.

1883 – An earthquake was felt in Kalamazoo, MI.

1902 – Charles Lindbergh was born in Detroit, MI. He made his historic first solo Atlantic flight in 1927.

1913 – Louis Perlman received a patent for his demountable tire-carrying rims.

1922 – The Ford Motor Company bought the failing Lincoln Motor Company for a total of $8 million.

1932 – The first Winter Olympics were held in the United States at Lake Placid, NY.

1936 – Radium E. became the first radioactive substance to be produced synthetically.

1938 – Walt Disney’s first full-length animated feature film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” opened in theaters in the United States.

1941 – The United Service Organizations (USO) was created to entertain American troops.

1952 – Jackie Robinson was named Director of Communication for NBC. He was the first black executive of a major radio-TV network.

1957 – Smith-Corona Manufacturing Inc., of New York, began selling portable electric typewriters. The first machine weighed 19 pounds.

1962 – Actor Danny Thomas founded St. Jude Children’s Hospital, dedicated to helping children with catastrophic diseases at no cost to them or their families.

1964 – The Administrator of General Services announced that the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution had been ratified. The amendment banned the poll tax.

1967 – Lunar Orbiter 3 lifted off from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 13 on its mission to identify possible landing sites for the Surveyor and Apollo spacecraft.

1974 – Newspaper heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped in Berkeley, CA, by a radical group calling itself the Symbionese Liberation Army.

1977 – The television show “American Bandstand” celebrated its 25th anniversary with an ABC special hosted by Dick Clark.

1977 – A Chicago, IL Transit Authority elevated train rear-ended another and derailed, killing 11 and injuring 180 — the worst accident in the agency’s history.

1985 – President Ronald Reagan’s defense budget called for a tripling of the expenditure on the “Star Wars” research program.

1997 – A civil jury in California found O.J. Simpson liable in the death of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Goldman’s parents were awarded $8.5 million in compensatory damages.

1996 – A major snowstorm paralyzed the Midwestern United States. Milwaukee, WI, tied an all-time record low temperature at -26 degrees F.

1997 – Mario Lemieux, of the Pittsburgh Penguins, scored his 600th National Hockey League goal during his 719th game. Lemieux reached the milestone second fastest in history. Gretzky had reached the plateau during his 718th game.

1999 – Freddy Fender received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1999 – Gary Coleman was sentenced to a $400 fine, a suspended 90-day jail sentence, and ordered to attend 52 anger management classes as punishment for assaulting an autograph seeker on July 30, 1998.

2000 – The video game “The Sims” was released.

2004 – The social networking website Facebook.com was launched by Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg. It was originally called “Thefacebook”.

BIRTHDAYS:

Gary Conway – 90 years old (1936) – Actor

Stan Lundine – 87 years old (1939) – Lawyer and politician, Lieutenant Governor of New York

John Schuck – 86 years old (1940) – Actor

Ken Thompson – 83 years old (1943) – Computer scientist and programmer, co-developed the B programming language

Florence LaRue – 82 years old (1944) – Singer and actress

Dennis C. Blair – 79 years old (1947) – Admiral and politician, third Director of National Intelligence

Dan Quayle – 79 years old (1947) – Sergeant, lawyer, and politician, 44th Vice President of the United States

Alice Cooper – 78 years old (1948) – Singer-songwriter

Michael Beck – 77 years old (1949) – Actor

Lisa Eichhorn – 74 years old (1952) – Actress, writer, and producer

Lawrence Taylor – 67 years old (1959) – Football player

Clint Black – 64 years old (1962) – Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer

Vern Fleming – 64 years old (1962) – Basketball player

Noodles – 63 years old (1963) – Musician and songwriter

Gabrielle Anwar – 56 years old (1970) – English-American actress

Hunter Biden – 56 years old (1970) – Attorney and lobbyist

Rob Corddry – 55 years old (1971) – Actor, producer, and screenwriter

Michael A. Goorjian – 55 years old (1971) – Actor, director, and writer

Oscar De La Hoya – 53 years old (1973) – Boxer

Cam'ron – 50 years old (1976) – Rapper and actor

Gavin DeGraw – 49 years old (1977) – Singer-songwriter

Jason Kapono – 45 years old (1981) – Basketball player

Hannibal Buress – 43 years old (1983) – Comedian and actor

Doug Fister – 42 years old (1984) – Baseball player

Charlie Barnett – 38 years old (1988) – Actor

Carly Patterson – 38 years old (1988) – Gymnast and singer

Lavoy Allen – 37 years old (1989) – Basketball player

Malik Monk – 28 years old (1998) – Basketball player

MJ Lenderman – 27 years old (1999) – Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Kyla Kenedy – 23 years old (2003) – Actress

TODAY IS:

• National Homemade Soup Day: Savor every spoonful of warm and comforting goodness made with fresh ingredients, perfect for any day or mood. A hug in a bowl!
• USO Day:
• National Wicker Day:
• Torture Abolition Day:
• Transit Equity Day:
• International Day of Human Fraternity:
• National Thank A Mail Carrier Day: Rain or shine, through snow and sleet, mail carriers always deliver! Give a high-five to your mail carrier today!
• I Heart Horror Day: Exploring the spine-tingling world of cinema's darker side brings thrills, chills, and adrenaline-pumping excitement for fans.
• World Read Aloud Day: Sharing stories with spoken words, weaving tales that come to life through the voice, and creating a cozy connection between listener and narrative.
• Quacker Day:
• Global School Play Day:
• Create a Vacuum Day:
• National Girls and Women in Sports Day: Historically avoided for reasons such as being “unladylike”, or myths as ridiculous as being bad for the reproductive system, sports have now been shown to provide a number of positive impacts on girls and women!
• Liberace Day:
• National Hemp Day:
• Facebook’s Birthday:
• National Signing Day: For sports fans, especially those who are involved with or closely follow college sports in the United States, National Signing Day is an exciting time for everyone involved!
• National Sweater Day: Cozy, knit garments perfect for chilly days and offering a comforting embrace against the winter's brisk chill.
• National Stuffed Mushroom Day: Mouthwatering, bite-sized delights, bursting with savory goodness — the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
• Medjool Date Day:
• Rosa Parks Day:
• World Cancer Day: Cancer is a powerful adversary, but the bravery and resilience of those who battle it are equally formidable and inspiring.
• Women’s Heart Week: Promoting cardiovascular wellness in women empowers vibrant lives, ensuring resilient hearts beat to life's rhythm.
• Shape Up With Pickles Time:
• World Interfaith Harmony Week:
• National Green Week:
• La Poutine Week:
• Pay Your Bills Week:
• National School Counseling Week: Like superheroes, with tissues and good advice, school counselors help students conquer everything from bullies to bad grades.
• Pride In Foodservice Week: Behind every delicious meal and drink is an army of chefs, servers, and bartenders working to make your dining experience memorable.
• Boy Scouts Anniversary Week: Exploring the great outdoors, learning survival skills, and making new friends – who needs video games when you have camping gear and s'mores?
• Burn Awareness Week: As much as we love the warmth and coziness of fires, it's important to always be cautious and aware of potential hazards.
• National Patient Recognition Week: Acknowledging and valuing those who rely on care and support — a simple yet profound act that keeps the human connection alive.
• African Heritage and Health Week: If you're looking for delicious, healthy cuisine, look no further than the diverse array of African dishes.

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